Sourcing Manager - Global Indirect Procurement
Locatie Nänikon, Kanton Zürich, Zwitserland Publicatiedatum 18 september 2026 Job ID 23149As part of Global Supply Chain Management, Global Indirect Procurement oversees indirect spend by developing and executing category strategies and sourcing projects while driving automation. Under consideration of innovation, cost, quality and availability, we strive to develop procurement into a competitive advantage for METTLER TOLEDO. This role requires a versatile, independent, results-driven professional with strong execution capabilities dedicated to delivering value through effective sourcing project management. Responsibilities include strategic thinking and sourcing initiative management primarily for Capital Expenditures [CapEx] and Energy purchases within Europe to optimize spend, mitigate risks and achieve cost savings. To strengthen our team in our global operational headquarters in Greifensee-Nänikon, we are looking for an experienced professional as
Sourcing Manager - Global Indirect Procurement 100% (all genders)
In this role, your responsibilities include:
- Analyze spend to identify cost-saving and spend optimization opportunities
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to gather requirements, challenge demand patterns, and clarify specifications
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services within the defined category scope; lead regional sourcing projects, competitive tenders, RFX processes, negotiations, and approvals to maximize value and mitigate risk in a decentralized environment
- Review, analyze, and negotiate contracts to ensure competitive commercial terms aligned with business objectives, while identifying and escalating legal, financial, and operational risks as needed
- Manage key supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement and shift spend toward strategic suppliers
- Support procurement digitalization initiatives that reduce administrative workload, including electronic bidding systems
- Provide strategic and tactical procurement support to business stakeholders in line with procurement policies and processes
- Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies to increase value and improve outcomes
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of category strategies, tools, systems, and processes at regional and global levels
- Report procurement performance through centralized reporting tools
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or key account management within global organizations
- Experience in international negotiation, contracting, procurement, and stakeholder management
- Experience managing complex global projects and influencing cross-functional teams and suppliers across cultures and organizational levels
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; SAP and Jaggaer or similar sourcing tools are a plus
- Strong financial acumen, analytical and organizational skills, with a structured and accurate working style.
- Proven ability to deliver results, communicate effectively at all organizational levels, and build strong business partnerships across decentralized global environments
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn, with an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for learning and teaching procurement tools and systems
- Willingness to travel internationally as business needs arise (approximately 5%)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German
- Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
- A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
- Free parking and direct access to public transport
- Employees in Urdorf can purchase monthly lunch checks and enjoy healthy meals at a reduced price, either externally or in our cafeteria
- A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses
Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com.
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